“Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy... Continue Reading →
Truth: Open up the Mini-Blinds
Sometimes there is just as much power in what is not said as what is said. Jesus said in John 8:32, "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” What Jesus didn't say is that truth may be tough, make you angry, scare you, and hurt, but he did... Continue Reading →
Truth: Painful & Healing
Painful truth. Painful truth is the realization that you can't hide from your feelings, your experiences, your past, your present, or your future. It's an acknowledgement of where you have been and what is. Where there is painful truth, there is self-protection and armor that can be impenetrable. Truth always catches up; we can deny its existence, but... Continue Reading →
I Want It All!
As Christians, why do we want what we want? We want wealth, we want blessings, we want revelation, we want favor, but for whose benefit? We want to lose ten pounds or gain ten pounds, we want to be debt free, we want to be wise, but for whose benefit? It is to truly benefit... Continue Reading →
Let’s Be Real!
Let's be real: What if people just spoke exactly what was on their mind and exactly what they were thinking; no reading between the lines. What if you had a friend who told you the truth, even when you didn't want to hear it? Would that friendship last? What if we actually listened to the... Continue Reading →